Photographing fall colors on a road trip

10 Things to Bring With You on a Fall Leaf Peeping Trip

September and October are prime time for boomer road trippers and serious nature lovers to get outside, breathe the brisk, autumn air and admire a colorful scene on a fall road trip. Although many boomers prefer to keep it simple with just a camera and a water bottle, the true key to quality peeping is […]

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Kala Ukulele

Off the Wine Path in Sonoma

Sonoma has long been a popular destination for the passionate oenophiles of the world. However, obviously well known for its picturesque wineries, Sonoma has quite a few other places to visit. Today’s guest contributor, Kris Bordessa, grew up in Sonoma County and is here to tell us to put down the wine glass for a […]

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Cassiar Highway in northern British Columbia

Driving the Cassiar Highway on an Alaska Highway Road Trip

Are you a baby boomer who likes traveling off-the-beaten-path? If you’re planning an Alaska Highway road trip, don’t miss driving the Cassiar Highway—also know as Highway 37 BC—for isolation, scenery and an in-the-middle-of-nowhere vibe. Alan and I are so happy that we drove Cassiar Highway as part of our Alaska itinerary. The 450 miles of […]

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Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway

Summer Road Trip Ideas to Beat the Crowds

This article was originally sponsored by Good Sam Roadside Assistance in conjunction with Blog Meets Brand. Are you looking for summer road trip ideas? Alan and I usually avoid summer road trips unless they’re off-the-beaten-path travel destinations. We’re not fans of busy, crowded roads or the safety issues they present. Unfortunately, boomers who are still […]

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Medicine Lodge Valley on the Big Sheep Backcountry Byway in Montana

Going Off-the-Beaten-Path in Montana on the Big Sheep Back Country Byway

Are you looking for a scenic drive to experience Montana’s empty spaces and big skies? Alan and I recommend adding the Big Sheep Back Country Byway to your Montana road trip itinerary. Located in the far southwestern corner of Montana near the Idaho border, this 50-mile scenic dirt road, administered by the Bureau of Land Management, […]

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Barn Anew in Scotts Bluff, Nebraska

Traveling on a Western-Midwestern Bed and Breakfast Road Trip

I often advise our boomer readers to be flexible about travel. Recently, Alan and I have had to apply that advice to our own travel plans. We originally planned a spring road trip from Montana all the way across the U.S. to explore the Outer Banks, Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountain National Park […]

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Mount Rushmore Travel

Riding South Dakota’s Badlands on a Motorcycle Road Trip

Are your travel feet itching for a boomer road trip, but can’t make up your mind about the destination? What about riding South Dakot’s Badlands? Get your motor running because Diane White is back with the latest addition to our ongoing boomers-on-bikes series. Previously, Diane has taken us on motorcycle road trips to Georgia’s Golden […]

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Outer Banks Travel

An Outer Banks Harley Adventure In North Carolina

An Outer Banks Harley Adventure is an amazing U.S. road trip. Are you ready? Well, put on your Harley helmet because Diane White is back with the latest addition to our ongoing boomers-on-bikes series. Have you seen Diane’s article on an 8-Day Four Corners Harley road trip? This time, Diane is taking us to one […]

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St. Simons sandbar island

Take a Harley Road Trip to Georgia’s Golden Isles

Updated 06.01.2019: Although we love any form of travel, we’re always on the lookout for a great boomer road trip adventure. And we know that some of you are motorcycle enthusiasts. Today, guest contributor, Diane White, takes us on a Harley road trip to Georgia’s Golden Isles. Jim, Me, and Harley makes three: riding to […]

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